Families and Schools Together (FAST)

The goal of the FAST program is to encourage families to be involved in their children’s education, to enhance their academic progress, and to feel welcome in public schools.

FAST is a coalition of education advocates, community groups, and schools working together to foster family involvement in education. All NJEA locals are eligible to participate.

Programs in action

Program Activities

Partnerships, discussions, and programs focusing on family involvement.

Support for legislation that would allow parents to take time away from work, without loss of pay, to address children’s needs at school.

Family involvement workshops through which parents and caregivers learn more about helping children succeed in school. These events include activities for children so that families can attend them together.

Visits by school employees to participating places of worship and other community meeting places to invite and encourage parents and caregivers to participate in teacher conferences and school activities.

To find out how your District can participate, contact Janet Morrison at (609) 599-1766 ext. 2370.

FAST is a jointly sponsored effort of the New Jersey Education Association, its local affiliates, the Statewide Parents Advocacy Network, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, with additional program support from the NAACP Statewide Education Committee.

Family Involvement is Key

Research tells us about the importance of family involvement in their children’s education. When families are involved in their children’s education children:

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The Atlantic City Education Association teamed up with the NJEA Families and Schools Together Work for Children (FAST) program to present its first Family Involvement Conference to about 65 families on Nov. 15. The event’s theme “Strengthening the Family Unit” held true with organizers providing a busy day filled with activities for families, top-notch speakers for parents, and lasting memories for all.